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Learning English Conversations

ByBBC Radio
749 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the world of "Learning English Conversations," where everyday expressions and real-life dialogues come to life! This unique podcast offers listeners invaluable insights into the nuances of the English language, making everyday conversations smoother and more natural. Each episode features engaging discussions on a variety of topics, from idiomatic expressions to cultural nuances, ensuring you not only learn the language but also the context behind it. What sets this podcast apart is its inclusion of well-known guests who share their experiences and expertise. Renowned linguists and educators have joined the conversation, discussing themes like the importance of language in cultural identity and tips for mastering complex phrases. With a focus on practical language use, "Learning English Conversations" equips listeners with the tools they need to communicate confidently in English, whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment. Tune in and transform your English skills through captivating dialogue and relatable themes!

#1

The English We Speak: Around the clock

An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here! Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-06-03•1mins
#2

The English We Speak: Have in your locker

An expression that talks about something extra you have.Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ us ✔️ PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-05-27•2mins
#3

The English We Speak: Come full circle

An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-05-20•2mins
#4

The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears

Use this expression when something really annoys you. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-05-13•2mins
#5

The English We Speak: Feel seen

An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-05-06•3mins
#6

The English We Speak: It's giving

An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ Pronunciation Lounge ✔️ to our newsletter ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-04-29•2mins
#7

The English We Speak: Dial down

Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️ Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-04-22•2mins
#8

The English We Speak: The name of the game

Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️ Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-04-15•2mins

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#9

The English We Speak: Do it for the plot

An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ Pronunciation Lounge ✔️ to our newsletter ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-04-08•2mins
#10

The English We Speak: Let something slide

You're late! I'll let it slide just this once... This phrase has two meanings. Learn them and hear some examples in this episode.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ The Pronunciation Lounge ✔️ Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-04-01•3mins
#11

The English We Speak: Twist someone's arm

What does it mean to 'twist someone's arm'? TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ us ✔️ Pronunciation Lounge ✔️ to our newsletter ✔️ PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-03-25•2mins
#12

The English We Speak: Have someone on

This means making someone believe something that isn't true, but in a jokey way. Learn how to use this expression here.TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ us ✔️ Pronunciation Lounge ✔️ to our newsletter ✔️ PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-03-25•2mins
#13

The English We Speak: Can-do attitude

If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-03-11•2mins
#14

The English We Speak: Go to

Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-03-04•2mins
#15

The English We Speak: Skedaddle

Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-02-25•2mins
#16

My Song, My Home: Adam in Ipswich

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet musician Adam, who performs for us in Ipswich town centre.WATCH ADAM PERFORM: Find a video of Adam's song on our website Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-02-18•11mins
#17

The English We Speak: Main character moment

Look at her - she's having such a main character moment on the dance floor! Learn this internet phrase TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-02-17•3mins
#18

My Song, My Home: Alice in Leeds

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet musician Alice, who performs for us in Leeds city centre.WATCH ALICE PERFORM: Find a video of Alice’s song on our website WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-02-11•10mins
#19

The English We Speak: Fall on stony ground

We hope our advice doesn't fall on stony ground. Learn a new expressionTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-02-10•2mins
#20

My Song, My Home: Grace in Liverpool

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Today, we meet Grace, who performs for us in a library in Liverpool.With thanks to the University of Liverpool.WATCH GRACE PERFORM: Find a video of Grace’s song on our website WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-02-04•10mins
#21

The English We Speak: Make a rod for your own back

An expression that means you are doing something that will cause you future problems.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-02-03•2mins
#22

My Song, My Home: Josh in London

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Learn vocabulary from song lyrics and hear natural English speakers.In this episode, we meet musician Josh who sings for us at the BBC.WATCH JOSH PERFORM: Find a video of Josh’s song on our website WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-01-28•10mins
#23

The English We Speak: Ship

A word that means you want two people to be in a relationship.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-01-27•3mins

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#24

My Song, My Home: Bailey in St Ives

Welcome to our new music series My Song, My Home. In each episode we meet a new musician who tells us about their home town and performs a song to help you learn.Learn vocabulary from song lyrics and hear natural English speakers.In this episode, we meet musician Bailey who sings for us by the sea.WATCH BAILEY PERFORM: See St Ives and watch Bailey’s song WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript, song lyrics and test what you’ve learned FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-01-21•11mins
#25

The English We Speak: Twig

A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-01-20•3mins
#26

The English We Speak: Mooch

An informal British English word that means to wander or stroll around casually.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-01-14•2mins
#27

The English We Speak: By the book

This expression is all about following the rules.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2025-01-07•2mins
#28

The English We Speak: Turn over a new leaf

Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-12-31•3mins
#29

The English We Speak: You can't go wrong with

If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-12-24•2mins
#30

The English We Speak: The flip side

An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it hereTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-12-17•3mins
#31

The English We Speak: In my travel era

An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of lifeTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-12-10•3mins
#32

The English We Speak: Give it some welly!

Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-12-03•2mins
#33

The English We Speak: Shoehorn something in

Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-11-26•2mins
#34

The English We Speak: On the fly

Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-11-19•2mins
#35

The English We Speak: That's on you

When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-11-12•2mins
#36

The English We Speak: Warts and all

An expression that means including all your imperfections.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-11-05•3mins
#37

The English We Speak: Off the scale

An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-10-29•4mins
#38

The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram

Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-10-22•3mins
#39

The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-10-15•3mins
#40

The English We Speak: An uphill task

This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app

2024-10-08•3mins
#41

The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app

2024-09-30•2mins
#42

The English We Speak: From the get-go

Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app

2024-09-24•4mins
#43

The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-09-17•3mins
#44

The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings

Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-09-10•3mins
#45

The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ Follow us ✔️ LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-09-03•3mins
#46

The English We Speak: Crank up

Here's an expression about increasing intensity.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-08-27•3mins
#47

The English We Speak: Find your groove

Learn an expression that means getting used to something.An expression that means something is very high quality.[Image: Getty]Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-08-20•3mins
#48

The English We Speak: Top-notch

An expression that means something is very high quality.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-08-13•3mins
#49

The English We Speak: Off the cuff

An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-08-06•3mins
#50

The English We Speak: Take the wheel

This expression is all about being in control.[Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ us ✔️ PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

2024-07-30•3mins

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